[HTML][HTML] Dominant modifiable risk factors for stroke in Ghana and Nigeria (SIREN): a case-control study
Summary Background Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest incidence, prevalence, and
fatality from stroke globally. Yet, only little information about context-specific risk factors for …
fatality from stroke globally. Yet, only little information about context-specific risk factors for …
Stroke among young West Africans: evidence from the SIREN (Stroke Investigative Research and Educational Network) large multisite case–control study
Background and Purpose—Stroke in lower and middle-income countries affects a young
and productive age group. Data on factors associated with stroke in the young are sorely …
and productive age group. Data on factors associated with stroke in the young are sorely …
The Sub-Saharan Africa Conference on Stroke (SSACS): an idea whose time has come
Stroke is a leading cause of global morbidity and mortality. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA),
where an unprecedented rise in stroke burden is currently raging, has the highest age …
where an unprecedented rise in stroke burden is currently raging, has the highest age …
Evaluation of shale gas reservoirs in complex structural enclosures: A case study from Patala Formation in the Kohat-Potwar Plateau, Pakistan
Breakthroughs in shale gas exploration and production technology in China point to a
possible solution to Pakistan's current energy crises. In this study, we evaluate the shale gas …
possible solution to Pakistan's current energy crises. In this study, we evaluate the shale gas …
An integrated fracture parameter prediction and characterization method in deeply-buried carbonate reservoirs based on deep neural network
Deeply buried fractured reservoirs have evolved into significant oil and gas potential in
many basins of the world. However, fracture prediction in deeply buried carbonate reservoirs …
many basins of the world. However, fracture prediction in deeply buried carbonate reservoirs …
Burden and predictors of poststroke cognitive impairment in a sample of Ghanaian stroke survivors
Background and Objective There are limited data on vascular cognitive impairment (VCI)
from low-and middle-income countries where the stroke burden is burgeoning. The aim of …
from low-and middle-income countries where the stroke burden is burgeoning. The aim of …
[HTML][HTML] Incident stroke among Ghanaians with hypertension and diabetes: a multicenter, prospective cohort study
FS Sarfo, LM Mobula, J Plange-Rhule… - Journal of the …, 2018 - Elsevier
Background The burden of stroke among hypertensive and diabetic population in sub-
Saharan Africa remains high. We sought to identify the risk factors associated with stroke …
Saharan Africa remains high. We sought to identify the risk factors associated with stroke …
Unraveling the risk factors for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage among West Africans
Objective To characterize risk factors for spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH)
occurrence and severity among West Africans. Methods The Stroke Investigative Research …
occurrence and severity among West Africans. Methods The Stroke Investigative Research …
COVID-19 and stroke: experience in a Ghanaian healthcare system
FS Sarfo, NO Mensah, FA Opoku… - Journal of the …, 2020 - Elsevier
Background The novel coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) causes multi-system disease
including possibly heightened stroke risk. Data from high-income countries (HIC) suggest …
including possibly heightened stroke risk. Data from high-income countries (HIC) suggest …
Effect of an educational intervention for primary stroke risk reduction in Ghana and Nigeria: pilot randomized controlled trial
Background: Using tailored mobile health interventions to improve global vascular risk
awareness and control is yet to be investigated for primary stroke prevention in Africa …
awareness and control is yet to be investigated for primary stroke prevention in Africa …